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Israel and Hamas Accept Part of Trump Peace Plan

A recent development in the Middle East peace process began when photographer Evan Vucci noticed Senator Marco Rubio passing a note to President Donald Trump during a roundtable event.

The note, written on White House stationery, read:

This prompted Trump to announce that a deal in the Middle East was close. An hour later, news broke that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the "first phase" of the peace plan, which includes a pause in fighting and the release of hostages, prisoners, and detainees.

According to the agreement, Israel and Hamas will free hostages and prisoners as part of the initial phase of the peace plan.

Author's summary: Trump's peace plan gains traction.

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